How to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam

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Travel Information from Madrid to Amsterdam

Distance918 miles (1481 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$43 - $541
Cheapest modeFlight • $43 (€39) • 2 h 35 min
Fastest modeFlight • $43 (€39) • 2 h 35 min
Popular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Iberia Express or iryo

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 918 miles (1481 km) to Amsterdam from Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, Iberia Express or iryo among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Amsterdam.

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from Madrid to Amsterdam

How to get from Madrid to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

TAP PortugalTP1023 · TP674
07:40AM14h40
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:20PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$1441One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM26h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
10:55PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$1241One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KLMKL1504
01:05PM2h30
Madrid Barajas Airport
03:35PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$7671One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM26h05
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
10:55PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$1281One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:50PM28h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:20PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$1541One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM26h50
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:30PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$1681One-way
2 transfers
TAP PortugalTP1017 · TP668
06:00PM18h50
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$1441One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP1015 · TP674
02:55PM7h25
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:20PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$1901One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP1017 · TP672
06:00PM23h00
Madrid Barajas Airport
05:00PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$1491One-way
1 transfer

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How to Travel from Madrid to Amsterdam

The journey from Madrid to Amsterdam is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. Buses and flights travel regularly from Madrid to Amsterdam every day of the week. Key departure points in Madrid include the Madrid Barajas airport, and the Estacion Sur De Autobuses bus station.

Buses from Madrid to Amsterdam | Flights from Madrid to Amsterdam

Madrid to Amsterdam Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€142

26:15 h

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€145

2:30 h

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What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam?

Cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Madrid to Amsterdam depart from Madrid's Avenida de América or Estación Sur bus stations. The bus trip lasts at least 26 hours and 15 minutes, and requires a change in Paris. At least two buses travel from Madrid to Amsterdam everyday, typically departing in the afteroon around 4 pm and 7 pm. This bus route is operated by Eurolines.


Fastest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam


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Flying is the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam. Flights depart from either Madrid's Barajas airport and arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. Direct flights only last 2 hours and 30 minutes while some airlines offer cheap flights with a layoff. Airlines that travel from Madrid to Amsterdam include Iberia, Air Europa, and KLM. Over 15 direct flights travel from Madrid to Amsterdam every day.


Most popular way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam


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Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam. Catching a quick and direct flight from Madrid is much quicker than spending over 24 hours in a bus. The convenient public transportation options from Madrid and Amsterdam's airports to their respective city centers also help reduce the total travel time. The cost of traveling from Madrid to Amsterdam by plane can be reduced significantly if you book your tickets further in advance.


How to get from Madrid to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Madrid to Amsterdam, 93,43% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Madrid to Amsterdam, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Amsterdam.

FAQs

You can get between Madrid and Amsterdam 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam is a flight with an average price of $43 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Amsterdam:

Taking a flight costs $17 (€15) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $60 (€54).

Taking a flight costs $498 (€449) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $541 (€488).

The fastest way to get to Amsterdam from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 35 min.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Getting to Amsterdam by bus takes 24 h 55 min on average.

Train takes 14 h 10 min on average.

The distance is approximately 918 miles (1481 km) from Madrid to Amsterdam.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Amsterdam is:

  • 15 buses a day.
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Amsterdam:

  • Most travelers take a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Amsterdam:

  • BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can get you to Amsterdam by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Madrid to Amsterdam for $60 (€54) on Omio.
  • Travel with Iberia Express, Air Europa, KLM, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, TAP Portugal, Alitalia, SWISS, LAER or PGA-Portugalia Airlines for flights to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Iberia Express Madrid to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $43 (€39).
  • Iryo, AVE or Renfe Viajeros can take you to Amsterdam by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Renfe Viajeros from Madrid to Amsterdam for $541 (€488).

Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:

  • Direct flight available with Iberia Express, Air Europa or KLM 9 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Madrid to Amsterdam.

Many of our customers traveling from Madrid to Amsterdam don't make Amsterdam their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Amsterdam are Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Amsterdam to any of these top destinations today!
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